Post: Health Care Support Worker (Band 3)
Location: Moray Community – Elgin-based
Team: Community Response Team (CRT)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week working 6-hour shifts; shift pattern currently 07:30-13:30 and 15:30-21:30. This is subject to change and shifts will increase to cover 21:30 - 02:00
Duration: Permanent
An opportunity has arisen with Moray Health & Social Care Partnership for a Health Care Support Worker to join a multi-disciplinary team in the provision of basic nursing care and intensive home support under the guidance of qualified staff.
The successful candidate will be required to work closely with other team members under the direction of the Team Lead/Managers and District Nurses. They will also be required to use their discretion and initiative to manage their workload on a daily basis, taking into account any day-to-day issues arising from direct patient/client contact.
The candidate should ideally have a Level 3 SVQ or equivalent and have previous experience in a hospital/community setting. They should also have an awareness of the needs of the elderly and have experience in caring for older people, together with the ability to provide End-of-Life care to those at home. This post is over 7-days per week on a rota basis. A full driving licence is essential.
The candidate will need to be flexible in working across Moray when required.
Informal enquiries are welcome and you should contact Anita Gouldsbrough on 01343 562450 or by e-mail at anita.gouldsbrough@nhs.scot